Oh dear sweet Mother of Dog…. I’ve discovered Polyvore!

Remember back in primary school, when you learnt about the four basic human needs – food, water, shelter and clothing?

Well I’m seriously lacking in appropriate coverings for my body right now. I appreciate I live in a wealthy society where so much is wasted – I’m not talking over-consumption here people. Let’s not lose our heads!

Bottom line is, I need me some new threads!

I thought it would be a good idea to look around online first and get an idea of what I want before I go shopping (not to mention finding the $$). I spent ages googling ‘fashion blogs’ and what-not, until I was about ready to give up! Then behold!

Charli is the daughter of Simone at Beach Vintage, so I clicked on over to that blog to see what I could see. A Kitchen skirt! I’m in love with this blog already!

And this is where I get lost… Do you read the comments? I do – So I was reading the comments on one of the posts of one of these lovely blogs and came across a comment by ‘West Aussie Wedding’. I don’t remember what the comment was, but it was the name of the blog that intrigued me. I’m not about to get married, so wedding blogs aren’t particularly on my radar, but Western Australia is. I recently returned from WA after my Nana’s funeral and the vast majority of extended family lives there.

So I clicked…

And found beautiful brides… and gorgeous wedding settings… and fabulous shoes and head pieces, and flowers. I made my way through months of archives. I love this girl’s style – the things she finds to post – and I enjoy her writing style.

That’s my new blog love for now. Enjoy.

[All pics from the blogs mentioned. West Aussie Wedding collage (bottom) by me from pics on the blog]

I’m a Vegetarian. Pretty much Vegan actually. When people discover this they usually ask two questions: Why? and What do you eat?.

Italian Layered Vegetable Casserole

The answer to the second question is easy: Everything! Except animals. That leaves a huge amount of food to choose from!

The answer to the first question wasn’t always easy. It took me a few years to work out why I wanted to be Vegetarian and then almost 6 months to become fully Vegetarian. That was about 5 years ago.

Blueberry Banana Bread

I became Vegetarian because it felt authentic to me. I had thoughts about eating animals that weren’t matching with my actions. And this article by Jonathan Safran Foer is the first time I’ve heard that expressed. It’s a great article for anyone considering becoming Vegetarian or Vegan even. It’s not evangelical, it’s clear and logical and beautifully written. It’s about family and tradition and how big a part food plays in developing our childhood memories.

FYI

Vegetarian = No meat (including fish)

I’m not out to convert anyone. It works for me. If you’re interested read the article (you may have to register to read – but it’s free and easy!) and check out some of these fantastic Vegetarian/Vegan blogs for recipes and inspiration! Yum!

I’m off to Perth tonight. I’ll attend my second ever funeral. The first was for my Grandma and this one is for my Nana.

My family and I visited Nana and Poppy on their wheat and sheep farm in rural south-western Western Australia a couple of times when we were small. I remember the landscape was dry and red and beautiful.